This week is part one of a two part series where we chat with some of the biggest executives across the NFL. 49ers President Al Guido, Jets President Hymie Elhai, Jaguars President Mark Lamping and NFL Executive VP of Football Ops Dawn Aponte address the most pressing issues across the league.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

The world’s first 24-hour esports channel has reached a licensing agreement with KissCam.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>The Verizon/NFL partnership was extended 10 years and includes 5G work in NFL stadiums.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Some big names in soccer are partnering in the growing soccer wearables space.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Sports was a unifying activity again on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

Like clockwork, it's Fall and the Alabama Crimson Tide are sitting on top of the college football world. Instead of talking about the Tide's&nbsp;chances at a repeat, this week we chat with head coach Nick Saban about what makes him tick off-the-field. From growing up in West Virginia to the importance he places on giving back, this is a rare look inside the mind of the greatest college football coach in history.&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Augmented reality is coming to your swimming workout.</p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>A company that once rejected betting ties, is now pursuing a major betting partner.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

Michigan came out on top in Williamsport.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

Amateur athletics have taken a major turn towards a professional model over the last year, especially in the college realm. But what about high school sports? This week we talk with the executive&nbsp;director of high school sports in one of the country's largest and most athletically diverse states about sponsorship, NIL and the future of prep sports.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

The Bush family name is one of the most famous&nbsp;in American history, but most people don't know how important a role sports have played within the Bush's for&nbsp;decades. This week we talk to Jeb Bush about every&nbsp;relevant subject in sports: NIL, ownership, his alma mater bolting for the SEC, the sports league he would invest in now and much, much more.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

MLB is considering Barstool for midweek nationally televised games.

Fans 12 and up are going to have to show vaccine proof to enter Nets games.

A purchase by DraftKings is raising the eyebrows of securities investigators

With college football kickoff right around the corner, we chat with one of the leaders in college athletics in marketing and branding. Drew Martin has served at a senior staff level at Texas A&M, TCU and now at the University of Texas. In addition ...

With the Stanley Cup Finals on tap for this week, we sit down with the longest serving commissioner in professional sports. Gary Bettman has led the NHL since February of 1993, and is currently overseeing expansion, as well as the construction of two n...

This week, we talk to an architect who has&nbsp;redefined sports facility design by creating venues that are not just places to watch a game, but experience-driven destinations. Bryan Trubey tells us about the newest stadium projects at global desi...

This week we focus on how sports leagues and their sponsors are planning for an unpredictable&nbsp;year&nbsp;ahead. Enterprise Holdings has had a huge presence&nbsp;in several sports for decades. Their Vice President of Marketing, Kyle Sanb...

For the first time since the 1990’s, Oreo will produce cookies with NBA logos on them.

The Proctor & Gamble owned brand announced the return of their gaming team for a third year.

FanDuel is offering a chance to win $1 million, while sponsors are spending millions.

Spring is the season of hope for everyone in baseball, but it currently also marks the season of hope across the world of sports. Fans are returning to venues in all sports and MLB teams are slowly announcing their expected capacities for the 2021 seas...

The Las Vegas conference tournaments this week will offer a glimpse at the logistics of a March Madness unlike any other.

A sobering look at the economic impact one year after Covid shut the sports world down.

One year removed from the week when sports went silent, we continue to talk about the comeback. This week we talk about the possible return of the roaring 20's, new golf alliances and rapid testing for tickets. Our featured guest is a basketball l...